England's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed after Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match.
Sky Sports' Jon Wilkin believes the Rugby League World Cup format is "fundamentally flawed" after England were left on the brink of their first group-stage exit in the tournament's history.
England are on the brink of a Rugby League World Cup pool stage exit despite a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong.
England have crashed out of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after a 24-6 defeat to Samoa in Wollongong.
Brian McDermott has warned his England side not to chase the points as they look to keep their slim Rugby League World Cup hopes alive with a big win against Papua New Guinea.
Latest scores and results from the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea playing host to the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments.
England’s men find themselves in an unusual position: they are favourites to beat Papua New Guinea in their final group game, but underdogs to emerge from the combined Groups B and C and reach the semi-finals
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